As an ever increasing number of people around the world become connected by fixed and mobile telecommunications networks, the challenges related to providing electricity to these expanding networks are becoming greater as well. Energy costs are among the largest operating expenses for network operators, and energy consumption from telecom networks is an increasing contributor to global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
Faced with these economic and environmental realities, network operators and their equipment vendors have embarked on a series of new initiatives to improve the energy efficiency of telecom networks and reduce their associated carbon emissions. These efforts include dramatic reductions in the electricity required to power network elements, the integration of renewable energy sources such as solar and wind, more energy efficient practices for data center operations, and a greater focus on recycling and reuse of network equipment. Pike Research’s analysis indicates that these initiatives are likely to result in a significant reduction in energy-related operating expenses in addition to a dramatic decrease in GHG emissions related to telecom network operations.
This Pike Research report analyzes the business opportunities, technology requirements, and environmental impacts of green telecom initiatives on a worldwide basis. The report examines the tools and practices available for fixed and mobile network operators to lower their operating expenses, reduce their carbon emissions, and improve the total cost of ownership for their networks. Detailed market forecasts include energy efficient network infrastructure capex spending, adoption of renewable energy power sources, and carbon emissions reductions for fixed and mobile networks in addition to telecom data centers. Profiles are also provided for key network operators and vendors.
Key questions addressed:
- Who are the leading providers, OEMs, and technology companies that are driving green telecom initiatives?
- What are some of the best practices being implemented today?
- What is the impact of green telecom on emerging markets versus developed markets?
- What is the business case for green telecom, and which components have the most impact on ROI?
- What is the market opportunity for green telecom in terms of capex spending?
- How large is the opportunity for renewable energy in telecom networks?
- What is the potential for carbon emissions reduction through green telecom initiatives?
Who needs this report?
- Telecom equipment vendors
- Network operators
- Systems integrators
- Renewable energy companies
- Government agencies
- Investment community
- Industry associations
- Standards organizations
Table of Contents
1. Executive Summary
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Key Findings
2. Market Issues
2.1 Green Telecom Market Overview
2.2 Renewable/Alternative Energy
2.2.1 Mobile Networks
2.3 Energy Efficiency
2.4 Hazardous Materials and Packaging
2.5 Recycle/Reuse
3. Technology Issues
3.1 Definition of Green Telecom
3.2 Components of a Green Telecom Solution
3.2.1 Telecom Equipment and Software
3.2.2 Services
3.3 Energy Efficiency
3.4 Renewable/Alternative Energy Solutions
3.5 Energy Consumption
4. Standards Bodies and Industry Consortia
4.1 Introduction to Standards Issues
4.2 Who Sets the Standards?
4.3 Standards
4.3.1 Guiding Principles for Energy Efficiency Metrics (Data Centers)
4.3.2 Base Standard (General Requirements on Energy Efficiency for Telecommunication Equipment [ATIS-60015.2009])
4.4 Future Standards
5. Key Industry Players
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Vendors
5.2.1 Alcatel-Lucent
5.2.2 Cisco Systems
5.2.3 Ericsson
5.2.4 Hewlett-Packard
5.2.5 Huawei
5.2.6 IBM
5.2.7 Juniper Networks
5.2.8 Motorola
5.2.9 Nokia Siemens Networks
5.2.10 PowerOasis
5.2.11 Telcordia
5.2.12 ZTE
5.3 Operators
5.3.1 AT&T
5.3.2 BetterWorld Telecom
5.3.3 Bharti Airtel
5.3.4 British Telecom
5.3.5 China Mobile
5.3.6 Deutsche Telekom
5.3.7 France Telecom (Orange)
5.3.8 NTT DoCoMo
5.3.9 Sprint Nextel
5.3.10 Telstra
5.3.11 Verizon
5.3.12 Vodafone
6. Market Forecasts
6.1 Introduction and Approach
6.1.1 Fixed Networks
6.1.2 Mobile Networks
6.1.3 Data Centers
6.2 Global CAPEX Analysis
6.2.1 Key Assumptions and Market Drivers
6.2.2 Regional Markets
6.2.3 Green Telecom CAPEX
6.2.4 Regional Markets
6.3 Global Emissions Analysis
6.3.1 Key Assumptions and Market Drivers
6.3.2 Green Practices
6.3.3 Regional Trends
7. Company Directory
8. Acronym and Abbreviation List
9. Table of Contents
10. Table of Charts and Figures
11. Scope of Study, Sources and Methodology, Notes
List of Charts and Figures
- Deployment of Renewable Energy Solutions for Mobile Base Stations by Region: 2010
- Deployment of Renewable Energy Solutions for Mobile Base Stations by Region and Type: 2010
- Electronic Equipment Recycle Rate: 2007-2025
- Telecom Network CAPEX, World Markets: 2009-2014
- Telecom Network CAPEX by Segment, World Markets: 2009-2014
- Mobile Network CAPEX by Region, World Markets: 2009-2014
- Telecom Network and Green Telecom Network CAPEX, World Markets: 2009-2014
- Green Telecom Network CAPEX by Segment, World Markets: 2009-2014
- Mobile Network Green CAPEX by Region, World Markets: 2009-201
- Telecom Network Emissions by Segment, World Markets: 2009-2014
- Green Telecom Network Emissions, World Markets: 2009-2014
- Green Mobile Network Emissions, World Markets: 2009-2014
- Green Data Center Emissions, World Markets: 2009-2014
- Green Telecom Network Emissions, World Markets: 2009-2014
- Mobile Network Emissions Reductions by Region, World Markets: 2009-2014
- Mobile Network Emissions % Reductions by Region, World Markets: 2009-2014
- Components of Green Telecom Practices
- Green Telecom Practices by Infrastructure Category
List of Tables
- Deployment of Renewable Energy Solutions for Mobile Base Stations by Region: May 2010
- Deployment of Renewable Energy Solutions for Mobile Base Stations as a Percentage of Total Deployments: 2010-2014
- Telecom Network CAPEX by Segment, World Markets: 2009-2014
- Mobile Network CAPEX by Region, World Markets: 2009-2014
- Telecom Network and Green Telecom Network CAPEX, World Markets: 2009-2014
- Green Telecom Network CAPEX by Segment, World Markets: 2009-2014
- Green Mobile Network CAPEX by Region, World Markets: 2009-2014
- Unabated Telecom Network Emissions Levels, World Markets: 2009-2014
- Abated (Green) Telecom Network Emissions Levels, World Markets: 2009-2014
- Savings in Mobile Network Emissions Reductions by Region, World Markets: 2009-2014
